The West Block: Feb. 4, 2024 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies
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- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school.
'The West Block' guest host David Akin speaks in an exclusive one-on-one with Premier Smith about what prompted her to announce these LGBTQ2S+ policy proposals, her government’s plan for sex education in schools, the potential use of the notwithstanding clause, and more.
Plus, Akin interviews Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, the only Alberta MP in PM Trudeau’s cabinet, for the federal reaction. Minister Boissonnault also discusses Liberal Party ads comparing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to former U.S. president Donald Trump.
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Why is Global News so concerned about 0.33% of the population (supposedly trans-gender), when about 25% of the population in Canada cannot get a "family doctor"? Strange priorities?
The question is - why are Conservatives so obsessed over .33% of the population - and bent on attacking the human rights of the LGBTQ+ community - creating aa wedge issue for political gain? Good people don't spend their time harassing marginalized communities.
@@garyhaggquist740 it's a populist position. Have you read the comments?
I think it's normal to believe that children shouldn't make *any* life-changing decision until their brain has developed.
Because that's what the government is acting on. Should they ignore acting taken by the govt?
Why aren't you asking why the government is focused on such a small group of people and not focused on health care and cost of living?. Calgary has had the highest rent increase in all of Canada. Does her trans child ban address those rent increases?
It because this is targeting people based on a protected class. Marlaina is the one who started this. Hope this helps!
Why is the premier Smith so concerned about 0.33% of the population when about 25% of the population in Canada can not get a family doctor. Strange priorities for someone you should focus on that issue. Right?
This interviewer is sooooooo left leaning.
Perhaps media is serving their masters.. corruption is one word that defines this… outrageous!!
I was hoping it would’ve been Mercedes. Lately, she’s been showing some sense in the way that she’s interviewing.
It's propaganda disguised as news, designed to brainwash you and make you feel good about how well informed you are.
Yeah it's called empathy, which right leaning people don't have.
@@a1x2y3z4 you are part of the problem
None of these people will be there to support your child when they realize you made a mistake and decide to detransition. The parents will be there to pick up the pieces.
Absolutely. The state and school are not raising or supporting that child. It’s head shaking but not surprising that the right is losing their minds (or what little minds they have) over parental
Rights because they’re all about control and d indoctrination
Agree 100%
They like to pretend like those folks don't exist, goes against the agenda
False. And if you were educated and not just a bot, you'd know that less than 1% of people who transition seek to detransition and 98% of the time they do seek to it's because of hatred and bigotry towards them. Educated yourself before you try to speak about a topic you know nothing about.
Irreversible surgeries and sterilization are permanent. We're not talking about tattoos.
Keep your kids off Tik Tok.
Agreed .... tic toks agenda is to create problems in the Western world
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Til Tok is China's and so is Trudeau. Trudeau has to go for TikTok to go.
Not just tiktok, Social media in general has destroyed generations of children
Exactly
Good job Premier Smith. We can certainly see who the media sides with. And it’s not the majority of children who just want to be left alone.
Then leave all kids including trans kids alone.
Trans kids don’t count as humans who want to be left alone?
@@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr groom
should be a trans free province, period!!
@@slicksterprickster2076 how do you plan to exterminate the people you don’t take the time to understand?
I'm sick and tired of the minority ruling how we live! Please go away with your " I'll take care of you and keep you safe" bunk. Families use to take care of families and government took care of roads and bridges.
Oh really? When was that mythical time again?
Very interesting comment Mike.
-the minority in this case is a sliver of what people think the minority actually is.
-l’ll take care of you and keep you safe” is what FAMILY and Friends are for.
-“This” government is primarily focused on spycological and psychological oversight than practical oversight. This redundant “keep you safe” slogan is insulting considering their policies and interactions with average citizens, every time. Their motives are now twice removed from the well being of citizens. Quite clear.
-“governments used to take care of roads and bridges”, this ties in to point 2, the level of encroachment this government has taken liberties with, is violating the fundamentals of this country time and time again.
As far as the topic of this video,..
Danielle Smith is on the right side of history. See 2023 interview with Chris/kristin Beck. A brilliant and accomplished mind, with first person long-term insight, experience and hindsight with this exact subject.
We need to start being more friendly to strangers.
We need to properly govern our government for it to properly thrive in its purpose.
We need our sovereignty as a republic.
We need less division, more importantly we need to identify who and what is creating and paying for the deception and diversions that distract and frustrate us all.
We need to stand behind authentic leaders.
We should not vilify the wealthy and successful, in fact we should show them how to profit from the betterment of the average Canadian. Teach them what the already know. That the quality of life for EVERYONE matters. We’re all connected. Bless you all
So am I yet the Global White Minority wont leave...
@@lbfinearts4527 Canada isn't a republic...
@@Make_America_Native_Again I've got nowhere else to go. I'm not having kids, if that makes you feel better.
Kids don’t care about gender until puberty unless a grownup tells them they were born wrong.
She is requiring parents permission. Why is everyone so against that? Why do people want to exert control other people's kids without permission of the kid's parents? And why do they want it so badly?
It already requires permission, barring an unsafe environment for the child, but that would end with them losing them to the system regardless. She's just hiding her lack of actual policies.
@@Thelonaif it DID, then we wouldn't need these policies to be put in place and people wouldn't be freaking out
@@DRHISSYPISSY The child's safety comes first. The children are encouraged to come out to their parents and get them involved. The most that really happens in school is new name/pronouns while the child figures themselves out. The policies are just borrowed maga talking points.
Easy there, you mean citizens actually have a say, this is terrifying for Marxists!!
@@Thelona You just heard that from one Liberal speech, which is not true, don't believe what you see on TV, that is not what they talked about at all when Tucker come to Canada. You can't even legally drink or join the army till 18, or drive till 16, so why should you be able to use tax health care dollars to alter your body and maybe regret it later when your 25 or 30. Your frontal cortex doesn't stop growing till when you reach the age of 22 for women and the of 25 for men, and I thought I was smart when I was 18, but trust me there's a whole world out there waiting. You don't want to make the desicions that could permanently effect you for life.
Butchering children is unacceptable. History won’t look fondly on adults so delusional that they harm their children before they know who they are.
You don’t know what you’re talking about. If you would like to hear about my journey as a parent of a trans kid whom is now an adult. Surgery isnt even on the table until 18. She’s telling you lies and you’ve taken it hook line and sinker
That isn't remotely what is happening. Try actually learning about an issue before making such idiotic comments.
@@sarahg6325 so you didn’t get the gender of child you wanted, so you decided to add your kid to the trans issue as well eh? Surgery shouldn’t be anywhere NEAR the table until after the age of 25. When both brain & body are fully developed (this is an actual fact that has been proven repeatedly by medical science).
This is not at all how it works.
@@charlenemillar7059 It's really disgusting the way you are attacking this person. Quit trying to sanitize your blatant bigotry with "science"
When common sense and the voice of reason is considered "controversial"??????????
It's controversial when it's not backed by science and medicine, rather emotional reaction and personal dogma.
Controversial? Nah
But calling your gut reaction "common sense" without knowing the first thing about a topic is dumb AF
When it’s unreasonable nonsense I guess.
@@Thelona if scientists disagree with Danielle's position, they are quite obviously fools
@@cjwright79 That doesn't even make sense. She has no qualifications to speak on it. Doctors dedicate their lives to bettering humanity through research on topics such as this.
How can ANYONE who actually listens to her, disagree? unless you HATE children. She is ONLY talking about protecting children. She is SOOO RIGHT
Lol protecting from WHAT?
@@lisahardy9707 groomers and identity politics
I know it's mystifying
Is that your informed opinion after consulting members of the trans community, families of trans children, and medical professionals who treat trans children? Wait let me guess, it’s none of those things, it’s “common sense” and you actually have no science based knowledge of or experience with this topic whatsoever.
@@MalikaVon groomers? Lol NOBODY is grooming anybody
Let the people of Alberta speak. Hold a provincial referendum, I bet around 95% agree with Danielle Smith.
Marlaina is the one who would have to do that. She's choosing not too🤔
I bet 95% agree she's way too left leaning and to stop trying to c@strate ppl. With ot without ''parental consent"....parents don't have the right to abuse their kids or to c@strate them. And I will continue calling it that bc that is what it is. >:(
I don't know why these rightists lobby groups try to spread their hate in Canada. Notice how the organizers of the truck convoy are now harassed in their homes by strangers. People who support anti trans laws are making themselves a target.
Yes and hold a National Referendum and see what happens. We fairly NORMAL folk who just want basic life, nuclear family units, do well for community have been screaming, but there were not enough of us.
We have had two gay members in our family for decades. They want not part of this deviation. Gay tendances are more rare than people think and most of them in the past not long ago..... just want to live their lives, and not rock the boat for marriage, or play sports with girls, nor do they want sex changes, especially for children.
We have a trendy society that feared speaking up for fear of not being trendy, and not being "accepting". It is crazy now and way out of control.
Sadly, the reaction has to be heightened so that the nonsense stops.
Whether she is a parent is irrelevant, Anyone saying it’s okay for ( children) to mutilate their body permanently when they are not mature enough to buy alcohol or vote is a crime. When they are 19 do what they want!
Maybe we should consider giving children more regency over their lives and teach them how to make good decisions instead of having them get dumped with all of the responsibility and decisions all at once at 19 without having learned how to handle that?
We've handle 14 year old kings and emporors that've run their nations fairly competently, seems reasonable to at least consider letting them make serious decisions on their own.
Obviously guard rails would be needed, especially for stuff that affects brain development and whatnot, like drugs and alcohol, but kids aren't stupid. They can understand the consequences of the decisions they're making if you bother to actually teach them.
Most sane ppl, are against ANY form of government spondored mutilations >:(
I pay for my child, I get to parent my child. The schools and government need to mind their own business. These woke ideologies are destroying our youth and country. I stand with Danielle.
100%
Well said 👍🏼
The government already pays parents for access. If you don't want government involvement, stop cashing government cheques.
Your child is not your property. They are an autonomous human with their own rights.
@@karlyhribnak6870I agree. But they are too young to make life changing decisions. That is what parents are for. We are guides so we can help them make sense of the world they are new to. Their brains are not completely developed until apparently the age of 28.
Danielle is not “defending” her policy, as if somehow she’s doing something questionable and has to answer for it, but rather is “explaining “ her policy…..big difference between defending and explaining. The MSM is so political and hateful of conservatism.
Danielle Smith is contradicting herself, once again. That's merely a fact, and it has absolutely nothing to do with any media outlets. It's also one of the reasons why she didn't last long as the Wildrose party leader, and was defeated in her own riding, in 2015, by another Conservative politician. So much for that.
@@dwaynewladyka577 what a boring comment, audible yawning.
@@dwaynewladyka577 If you accuse her of a contradiction the least you can do is reference such contradiction and if you cannot do that then STF up!
They are part of the machine that’s why.
You do know this outlet is the platform-supporter of U.S.-sourced populism.... She's no conservative.
So mandating experimental COVID vaccines for masses is okay, but getting parental consent until one reaches the age of majority in AB has now become a national issue in Canada.
The polio vaccine has saved hundreds of millions or more lives by now, it was experimental... don't lump up everything you don't like together as if they're all the same thing... vaccines are good, children are not capable of making medical decisions, if you're not old enough to drink, you're not old enough to lop off body parts.
Yes, because all the covid mandating woke people up. So this is why sane adults and parents want this type of policy to ensure they have the control and not the gov
THAT part! Our kids are under attack and no one wants to say it.
Clownworld
Your media establishment should report the news and not to be like a fascist propaganda machine
Please explain how this is similar to a "fascist propaganda machine"?
Do you know what those words mean?
Exactly! We need to call out the horrendous bias networks that are dishing out on this issue.
@@b.kimhumphreys6662 what bias is shown in this video? Is everything that disagrees with you "biased"?
@@Guitarisforgrins
If the reporter alone doesn't reek of partisanship to you, then you have nobody else to blame but a mirror.
characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy... That pretty well sums up JT. Our regular news outlets and in the pockets of JT to make sure they get their monies.... especially the extreme biased CBC. They spew forth what the liebrals want to to. Propaganda.
Danielle Smith is truly protecting children! This reporter is just terrible.
The reporter is biased and trying to be a gacha tool for Trudeau
no....she is not. just another excuse to control kids lives. if you are one of those "my body my choice" people, you're hypocrites
@@jillvalentia3532
Kids need boundaries, your probably the type of person to let a 7 year old walk themselves to a park but than when that child gets kidnapped your all surprised about it. Children need guidance and boundaries for their own safety, a child’s brain isn’t partially developed till their older and can’t make logical choices by themselves. My goodness at 7 I wanted to be a koala and live in a tree. 😂
As always. The msm are so out of touch.
Lol protecting from what?
It’s time parents started taking control of their children first over governments or unique political groups with their own agendas.
Putting in these restrictions IS government and unique political groups taking over.
Parents with the wrong ideas, “controlling children “ becomes a problem and deficiency for all of us.
No, controlling parents is how you destroy relationships between parents and their children. Parents who insist on their children being who Mom and/or Dad want instead of allowing their child to be who they want to be are the problem. If you can't accept that any child you raise could be nonnomative, then you shouldn't have kids, because you'll be a horrible parent.
@@lunarwuffy5299children cannot drive until they reach age 16 and cannot own a firearm , drink alcohol or even get a tattoo until 18. Your argument is weak. A child at risk has other alternatives and being “told” that they’re someone else by those with an agenda. Obviously you’re not a parent.
@@lunarwuffy5299it's my job as a parent to control my kids. Nobody else has a say what I do . Once they are 16 they will be allowed an opinion.
Great Job Premier. All Canadians are proud of you standing up for children who are being brainwashed and lied to.
Most Canadians want her to quit playing doctor.
@patricktruelove464 Just leave our children alone. It's none of your business.
@@mastert5618 I know. It’s totally disgusting that a premier would use our kids as a political weapon.
Actually most Canadians think she’s a divisive clown. Even Pollievre is distancing himself.
If you are under 18, if you cant drink alchohol legally or sign a contract... why should you be able to mutilate your body? you need an evaluation and many therapy sessions before you even get that option. coming from someone who once thought they wanted to be a boy when they are a woman. and still am a woman. How you dispute the legality and sense of this only makes me question your mental health more. when you want to cut off your arm, you get mental help and called crazy. when you wanna cut your p*nis off , youre trans. Most dont realize the difficulty of the full transition and it actually causes half the suicide statistic in itself, because most cannot bear it, or regret it.
NOBODY under 18 was doing that
What is it with the left and minors and sex ?
Freedom not a monarchy and a peoples who are scared of being gay themselves
What is it with the right and controlling people?
And the right, who follow the same agenda
@@EKAdventures51 Explain how that has anything to do with targeting children...
@@EKAdventures51 Sure, and tell us about Oct 7 and all those left wing celebrations
I stand with Premier Danielle Smith.
My taxes shouldn’t be used. Period
This is a distraction from numerous health crises.
Yes your right
@@mboland482 “don’t be angry at us, put it here, by attacking a marginalized group who have, in the past, been “easy “ to stigmatize?
Alberta has great healthcare. The surgery backlog has been cleared, emergency wait times lowest in the country and thousands of treatment beds have been opened. What’s your issue?
@@matti8894 healthcare is our issue. Alberta is not an island.
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Global and CBC have gone mad, they are so biast it is sickening. They need to interview 90% of the people that support Daniel Smith and want to protect our children from this woke Liberal Gov't!
You mean the percentage of people you've just imagined, based on nothing but your feelings? Pretty hard thing to report on, maybe you should just give them your cell number?
So freedom is woke?
@@Guitarisforgrins Read the comments, 99% are in support of Daniel Smith and letting kids be kids until they are of an age to make a life altering decesion. Then if want want to take hormones or surgery they will at least gone through puberty.
@@Guitarisforgrinsyour feelings now are making me happy , groomer.😂
Completely biased. Why don't they interview those who agree with the Premier? That's balanced reporting. The overwhelming written commenters support the Premier. Why are their views not aired?
Thank God people are fighting back against this madness, leave the children alone to be children, when they grow into adulthood and at age to understand the drastic medical decisions they making that will affect their mental wealth Bering.
What a stupid take.
Youth seeking puberty blockers and hormones (bottom surgery is already 18+) are already having their well being affected. You seem to forget that "do nothing" carries its own set of risks, like excessive trauma, future procedures to undo or mitigate unwanted puberty changes, self harm and potentially even suicide.
Taking away all proven medical options to imprpve mental and physical health outcomes for trans youth, even those with parental consent is obsene.
I mean, you know we can tell that you *want* trans youth to die, right?
We're one of the few species that have helpless offspring. Perhaps with your logic they'll all just die at birth because they are so useless to fend for themselves. Children aren't stupid - they often say things that are wiser than any adult would say because they are HONEST. I think you have an ageist misunderstanding with yourself, as you were once a child that wished the adults would smarten up too.
I think the age for transitioning should be eighteen. At sixteen, they are still teenagers, not adults.
@@susan638 What you are when you are born doesn't care about your age. To force someone to be something else is child abuse. You may not have a problem with gender dysphoria but try to imagine it. Let's say you like chicken and hate beef, but because of your society all you ever get is beef. Eventually it would be like hell for you even though everyone else finds that "normal" and makes you out as crazy for always asking for chicken. Tyranny of the majority can also be a thing when it comes to sharing equally the freedom to choose.
Premier Danielle Smith. You have our support. Don't back down!!!
She has YOUR support, not OUR support.
my body my choice hypocrites...
Just check the comments to see how much ppl are supportive of you Danielle... plz stay strong.
Less than a couple hundred out of millions of residents.
Billions of people support her@@BluntedZephyr
Watch triumph of the will, to check your “mob rule” mentality.
Haha. You really think the comments are reflective of real life? 😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@lizliz4186 80% of the country support ❤️
Great decisions are taking in Alberta! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Albertans who require transgender surgeries have the procedures performed in Quebec. Smith said efforts will begin to attract these specialists to Alberta so the surgeries can take place in the province. Albertans are infuriated that Danelle Smith and her UCP ae bringing them surgeries home here to Alberta. Meanwhile in Alberta, power crisis, water crisis, insurance and power bills out of control, not enough Doctors, waiting lists months and months long, cost of groceries out of control, homeless crisis, Calgary now more expensive then Toronto and Vancouver and Danielle Smith's priority is Pronouns. Worst Premier ever. While you and Danielle are fixated on pronouns the rest of us would like to know what the plan is to ensure the lights don't go out and what the plan is for the water crisis.
Yes great ideologies come from Alabama Canada!
You give the people hope Danielle Smith, keep doing what your doing, you an inspiration and a breath of fresh non woke air
btw: First names? Just do what we did for decades, call students by their last names.
If they are depressed and suicidal surgery is not the answer. If anything it will make it worse and bullying in school post surgery will become worse. Counselling and support from family and community to these children is the only answer. They created a controversial issue and made it big when it affects such a tiny part of the population. What a waste of tax payers money and making the issue worse. This country is going in a very sick direction.
Education doesn't make situations worse, it puts them in perspective. If you want to know who the enemy is seek those who think they are immune to scrutiny. That there are only two genders is a myth. Our baby culture has yet to grow up.
I agree. That is what is needed education and support.
exactly. this is not ''medicine". It's a gross misuse of the health care system.
you have no clue what the difference is between gender expression and biological sex. Go educate YOURSELF and stop trying to use your ignorance as justification to attack people or permanently damage them. @@Merakis100
Premier Smith seems to be a much smarter person as a politician compared to our current crop at Fed level. I would love to see her as second female PM of Canada in future
I totally support the premier of Alberta, In Sweden, where I come from ,a child must be 18 years of age before they are allowed to take puberty blockers and go through the transitional process.
What's wrong with waiting until a child reaches the age of full purberty before life-changing surgery?
I think it's about brain development
Not a single surgeon in Alberta has given a child sex-ressaginment surgery. People are mad at her other policy decisions, including the way she's denying children's right to freedom of expression, targeting and singling out trangender kids, and how her proposals put transgender kids at an increased risk of child abuse. Hope this helps!
Nothing. That's why it's the current practice in the field. Danielle isn't changing that rule. That rule already exists.
She's changing other rules that will affect these kids.
I asked the exact same question, the developmental impact this would make to one’s body. If somewhere down the road they decided that’s not what they wanted, what do you do then?
It’s going to have a percentage of failures, that is an absolute fact, how big of a percentage, I don’t know, but for those lost in this chemical or surgical, induced life altering procedure, I can’t imagine what it would be like
@@Picklemediano, it's because it's the current standard of practice that already exists.
Daniel smith thank you for standing up to Trudeau ❤
No way, man! I'm leaning towards voting for Justin Trudeau in the next federal election, since to me he seems to have come out rather smelling like a rose over not only the war of words with India regarding the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but also over the crisis in the Middle East and the observations he's been making about it. 🙏In my opinion, as of yet I haven't heard strong support for the scientific community, and for evidence-based decisions, from Mr. Pierre Poilievre. And those are core conservative values, too! Frankly, I think it's time to mandate that all Canadian citizens obtain a Grade 12 Diploma that involves taking some Math and Science courses. What do you think, Mr. Guenter? ❤-Renee K. Taylor, Kamloops, BC (Feb. 4/24.)
Thank you Danielle Smith!!! Common sense!
I have no issues with what Alberta has introduced and I'd love to see it in other provinces.
How about we take your rights first?
@@Thelona They would be if Parents couldn't Parent.. think about your answer. Do you think someone under 16 should have the choice? I dont.. so I support Alberta's decision. This isn't anti gay or anti LGBTQ+ Its lets make sure the kids get the help and the information they need before making such a life changing decision.. And I see nothing wrong with that.
@@epicgameztv It has been the exact same argument throughout history and it's ALWAYS anti-lgbtq+. It's never about the kids. Also that argument is not what happens in the real world. It's the usual transphobic talking point.
@@Thelona Well not speaking for anyone but myself I am not transphobic.. or anti gay. I just feel for me and my family I want to know everything.. and I will always support my child 100%. I still dont see an issue with the Alberta law making kids/family wait until 16. Parents need to have these open conversations. And I get some cultures its a lot different and harder, but then like i said from the start I'm talking about my family. And I feel a majority of people dont have an issue with the laws. The age of Maturity in Canada is 16 and this falls in line with that,
Thank you Smith for standing up for kids.
I don't know why these rightists lobby groups try to spread their hate in Canada. Notice how the organizers of the truck convoy are now harassed in their homes by strangers. People who support anti trans laws are making themselves a target.
Federal Liberals desperately needs a wedge issue.
LoL - yeah, it wouldn't be the cons doing that eh? 😂
@@greghallberg4182 you mean the ones crushing it in the polls?
Wow, now even when the Alberta premier does stuff, it's secretly a Liberal conspiracy?
We’re worried about being homeless is a real concern
Not according to libs and ndp. This is the most important issue to them. While they play their mind games. It makes me so ticked off.
@@2012stang302 Oh, so it's the Liberals and NDP who think this is the biggest issue? Then why is it a CONSERVATIVE enacting laws about it again? I mean, did you even think, at all, before you wrote that?
@@Guitarisforgrins by enacting laws, it returns focus back to more important issues that Canadians are dealing with.
@@charlenemillar7059 That's certainly some mental gymnastics. I'd sooner just call her a bigot and wash my hands of her.
@@charlenemillar7059 Who exactly was distracted by this before she brought it up? People here are saying 0.01% is trans, so how is it possible this issue is getting so many panties twisted?
Gee, could it possibly be because conservatives are gullible and easily distracted by people daring to exercise freedom of choice...?
Looks like global news hasn’t got the memo yet.
They will shortly after the election
This line of questioning is not investigative and supportive to ALL views on this controversial topic. Be a professional reporter not a one-sided bully!
I agree with her. We need to protect children till they can really make adult choices
Funny how teachers can't protect trans kids from bullying at school, but they can provide the loving support trans kids need to protect them from their parents.
And the argument that letting a child change names/pronouns will suddenly stop them from being bullied is actually laughable.
Nice to hear someone who speaks what the majority thinks and not what the media pushes
Well spoken Danielle Smith , very logical, common sense approach and respectful to the child, parents and family.
For it to be logical it would have to be true.
Wow 😯 this is so historical in Alberta’s History in Canada 🇨🇦 like Congratulations 🥳 on the Provinces Smartest idea in the Government and politicians
I wish they would just become a state already and let the rest of us get on with it without them.
@@Make_America_Native_Again I'm all for that. The whole "Alberta leaving Canada" crew seems to be completely oblivious to that.
She doesn’t have to defend anything!!
I don't know why these rightists lobby groups try to spread their hate in Canada. Notice how the organizers of the truck convoy are now harassed in their homes by strangers. People who support anti trans laws are making themselves a target.
When did it become crazy for your parents to help guide you through your young life
Dear Mr. Scholey: Hello! How are you today? Ah, I would say it was always crazy for most parents out there, who have essentially no training whatsoever in being parents, before they become parents and try to help guide their offspring through their young lives. In fact, my impression is that most families are dysfunctional, and most parents exceedingly incompetent, in at least one major way, even if they mean well. But you know what, sir? Public Schools would be the ideal place for offering "Effective Parenting-Skills-" elective-courses, perhaps around Grade 11 or Grade 12, even if those enrolled can learn just how crummy, yet demanding, the job of being a parent can be. Good idea, no? Finally: Evidence I've seen suggests that most moms regret having kids, and wouldn't do it again, given a second chance at life. "Five Stars" to you, Mr. Scholey, for caring, at least. ♥-Renee K. Taylor, Kamloops, BC (Feb. 4/24.)
@@reneekathleentaylor2031If you think most families are dysfunctional, you may want to buy a mirror. 😂
Let the govt raise ALL the kids because they have such a GREAT track record of it!
@@ye333 : Oh. So you've met my family, have you? What do you think?
Danielle Smith is the only sane politician in this country. I don't understand how ANYONE could disagree with what she's doing. Thank God I live in Alberta!!
Mmmm is she though?
@@lisahardy9707 yes. Yes she is!
@@andreaenglehart3691 Funny. All my conservative friends want nothing to do with her.
If people dont like what she proposed, have a vote, let the people decide. Simple
Well, they could have voted on this last year but she didn't mention this in her campaign. Sneaky. Deceptive.
Nothing is stopping Marlaina from holding a referendum before proceeding. She's choosing not to hold one.
@@Flavor_Flav Relevance?
If anything this decision will just make her even more popular. Vast majority of Canadians support these guidelines. This so called journalist has to act outraged in order to keep his job.
@@lizliz4186Blaming a politician for being a good politicians. 😂
How come homes were perfectly fine places for children during the pandemic but now not?
People started finding out what those homes were really like when children were properly educated on what is happening.
Actually domestic violence increased during the pandemic
The gay cabinet minister is making a mistake in not recognising that the trans movement is diametrically opposed to being gay or lesbian. In the UK and New York, LGB people and trans activists are in serious opposition to each other. The alphabet soup is artificial and not natural. Children behaving in a gender non-conforming way does not mean they are trans. Most grow up to be gay or heterosexual. What Danielle Smith is proposing is just what European governments have come to realise as making sense.
legacy media, blah blah, everyone is woke and mad, take your booster, were here to keep you safe,blah blah, it's for your convenience....go alberta
I don't know why these rightists lobby groups try to spread their hate in Canada. Notice how the organizers of the truck convoy are now harassed in their homes by strangers. People who support anti trans laws are making themselves a target.
Could Mainstream Media be more Bias?
Finally a premier for people. Alberta you are lucky to have her. I support her 1000%. A minor cannot make decisions and parents have to be involved. Doug Ford, learn something from her. We need this in Ontario!
What people? Narcissistic?
The parents are already very involved in the process. She is, throughout this conversation, very misleading about the facts and purposely spreading misinformation about the entire process as a whole, and what being a trans kid means. Trust me, no one can just go out and get testosterone. It is a very hard process already with long wait lists to even consult someone. The parents also have to be heavily involved. She is spreading fear not facts. Trans kids just wanna live and be accepted. Trans people are not just some political agenda, they are people. They should've never become these politicians' political agendas. By banning puberty blockers, which can prevent the need for chest surgery in the future, she is, I kid you not, forcing Trans kids to have to have future chest surgery, when they could've avoided the need by taking puberty blockers. Puberty blockers are completely reversible, but to be used, you must start them before you go through puberty, or they are useless, and her ban of them until the age of 15, is the same as banning them entirely. They need to be started before not after puberty. All they do is delay puberty until the kid is more sure about the type of puberty they want to go through. It is a completely reversible medication, as once off of puberty blockers, the patient goes through a completely normal puberty. Please I beg you to actually listen to the Trans community. I often feel discouraged about people who have such a different idea/understanding of what being Trans really means, and I don't know how to talk to them. I understand to you that this seems like an attack on children, but please just search around a bit more elsewhere. Maybe meet some Trans people in real life instead of looking at things only from online. The Trans people I know are all really nice, funny, and accepting. I am actually Christian myself, and I believe that God make Trans people as they are for a purpose, and that he loves them as they are. God made Trans people as they are. He also said to love your neighbor, so please before you make a judgement, get to know your "Trans neighbor". You can hate me, hate what I've said, but I really just wish you'll look at things a bit differently, and maybe check out what being Trans really means to a trans person. See why so many people are upset about these policies. Please, really. I don't know how to reach you with my words, how to convince you to look at things a second time, but I beg you to try. Please try and understand your "Trans neighbors" A bit better. Whether you agree with me or not, please just open your heart a bit to the idea of accepting and loving your "Trans neighbors". I know what I'm saying may not make sense to you, but please, if you start to understand the Trans community and their allies a bit better, maybe what I'm saying will make more sense. I fear the effects that these policies will have on people I know, and I think closing this gap created by politicians is the first step in moving forwards with a better closer understanding of eachother. Please consider listening
no one wants this in ontario....the hypocrisy from "my body my choice" people
@@AlexTheChosenToad. You don’t sound as though you have re-searched this very heavily. I’ve seen more than one child that has had top surgery that has regretted it and Detransitioned. And, gone on to have a baby and not been able to breast feed that child. So sad. They were given puberty blockers, etc. in early teens.
This Interviewer is so BIASED!!!! Sickening!!! 🤢 🤮
Canada needs more Danielle
Thank you Premier Smith, it is one step in the right direction to protect our kids.
Is this a journalist or a rhetorician?
This is the same "journalist" who Pierre had to put in his place in his first interview as political opposition. boy, was he defensive bringing out facts like I am the senior political correspondent etc. He is a true Liberal attack dog
As a parent myself, I think the statement "parents need to be involved every step of the way" is totally reasonable. Public education has no business keeping parents in the dark regarding their children's growth.
Then TALK to your kids! Every day.
How humiliating as a parent is it to have your child feel more comfortable telling school staff about their gender or sexual orientation, than they are you as the parent. I’d have been utterly humiliated, I’d feel like I didn’t make my child feel supported and safe IN THEIR OWN HOME to tell us themselves. That phone call home would make me feel like a terrible Mother for not making my child feel safe at home.
When they’re ready, they will tell you, but it starts with building a relationship and communicating with your kids at home.
What if it put that child in harm way do you tell them that their child is tran or gay not all home are safe we know that because children every day get taking away from their parents and we know some die from the hands of their parent who looking out for them remember two side if every story listen to both
and as a parent myself this is such a bizzare non issue, no the kids aren't secretly all getting sex reassignment surgeries and I could care less if they give eachother nicknames. show up on time and pass your classes.
@@karlyhribnak6870It is humiliating. Similar to you didn't keep your eyes on your kids enough and they got kidnapped. 😂
Dear sir: Hello! Maybe so, but have you spoken to a K - 12 Teacher lately, and heard how one of their biggest headaches is interfering parents and School Administrators who don't put them in their place? ♥-Renee K. Taylor, Kamloops, BC (Feb. 4/24.)
I never in 1 million years I thought I would ever say I agreed with Danial Smith about anything.
I do believe she does have a valid argument regarding hormonal treatment of children.
If an actual case involving a child that absolutely has to change that procedure needs to be approved by a panel of physicians that have expertise into child psychology or related relevant fields.
The potential of harm coming to an individual that went through such a process as a youth would be incredibly detrimental, and I’m sure there’s going to be a percentage of folks that undertook this procedure as a youth ended up, changing their mind somewhere in life.
Irreparable harm this could inflict an individual would be absolutely devastating and beyond life changing .
I don’t think children are aware of the gravity of such a large situation, and I do think a lot of parents do get involved in this decision more than they should, including some of them that obviously sent from Munchhausen syndrome .
Danielle Smith Keep up with good job.❤
Thank you Premier Smith for legislating protections for minors and for retaining parental rights. All provinces should follow suit.
This is not protecting these children. Politicians like these are not educated enough in medicine to make these decisions.
I stand with our Premier all the way on this matter!
78% of Canadians back Smith, let's have that damn election . Now
Kids need parental consent to get a tattoo, how is this any different? These are permanent alterations to the body.
None of the medicine is permanent before they're adults. Danielle is lying to you.
@Thelona You serious? Hormone replacement side effects are 100% permanent. So is chopping off genitals.
@@eazyb7974 That's not happening until they are legal adults.
@@Thelonaso if it's already not happening until they're adults, what's the issue of putting that standard into law? The law isn't preventing anything that's already NOT happening, so why the protest?
@@randomgeneration-gu8dw Because it's applying to the medical procedures that are reversible. There's a massive list of things that happen early in life that fall under the umbrella of care. Most of it is not surgery and drugs.
Why is Global trying so hard to slant this interview? (Sigh...why can't they just be objective FOR ONCE?)
They are obviously somehow related to the industry that makes millions of dollars every year selling these hormones and surgeries
Minister Man, seems to be arguing that because there may be one abusive parent out there the parents should be excluded from conversations about their children at school! How asinine and arrogant!
Louis cardinal is one person that is the basis of themis entire policy and seems to be the only medical consult Danielle smith is willing to publicly discuss since all the other medical institutions have disavowed this policy. She refuses to state any science, doctors (beyond saying all the cool kids in norway, Denmark, and england are instituting anti trans policies so why shouldn't alberta)
Thank goodness for Danielle Smith! Great to see she's protecting children!
No, she isn't! Cheers, ❤-Renee K. Taylor, Kamloops, BC (Feb. 4/24.)
Totally agree with her.
Let's make Doctors willing to do these procedures financially liable for their actions.
I don't know why these rightists lobby groups try to spread their hate in Canada. Notice how the organizers of the truck convoy are now harassed in their homes by strangers. People who support anti trans laws are making themselves a target.
Well Done Premier! Proud to be Albertan and thankful someone finally has the courage to stand up to the insanity and protect this poor kids
Global shadow bans comments
Yup!
They removed a lot of my comments. Especially when I mention what is going on in the Middle East.
Danielle, it's great you think parents should be there to support their children as they try to work out who they are, no matter who that turns out to be, and if that were the case your policies might work. The problem is that, it seems you either don't understand or don't care that there are loads of parents who aren't supportive and who will go to disgusting lengths to impose their will over the will of their child to make them be who Mom and Dad think they should be.
👏👏👏 Premier of Alberta!! We need more leaders like you.
The funny thing is parents were already involved and experts were also involved in it.
Trying to create issues out of nowhere, because they don’t have any real accomplishments and thus using minority scapegoating.
So sad that you have to defend yourself for protecting children! Thank you Danielle Smith!
She's going against human rights. Whether to like it or not. I'm so sorry you don't respect other people's human rights.
Danielle Smith, you're a heroine and you are completely correct, I'm a parent of 4 and stand solidly behind you. Thanks
Danielle is so classy, i wish i had her patience for nonsense.
Mainstream Canadian media is so bias its tough to listen to. I thought CNN was bad. Hopefully one day we will have balanced coverage in this country. Thank you Danielle Smith for looking out for the youth of our great country.
Make Canada Great Again.
Word!!!
Danielle will be regarded from this day forth as on the right side of history from this madness. Thank you Danielle.
Nope.
Nah, she is a wannabe dictator!
Good thing we have Danielle as leader. She is one of the few with common sense !! What's with the complete craziness of the left and the woke !!!
Finally a voice of reason in this insane debate, that a child has the mental capacity for this kind of life altering decision, that’s why there is laws for smoking,drinking,driving, etc. I still don’t understand the anger of the transgender community, this should be just common sense to them as well ? Good job Alberta !!
Tell Danielle that most of the country is with her on her transgender policies. Once a person reaches 21 they should be allowed to do what they want as long as it is legal and not at the expense of medicare. BUT 16 is too young to allow to start medications to start the changes wanted.
It's clear you have no medical expertise on this. Please clutch your pearls tighter.
All of Canada needs to adopt Danille Smith’s common sense policies
allowing adults to make life decisons is the right thing to do, not children,
Wanna grow up to be a lawyer? Nope. Parents said doctor. You don't get to decide.
If supposedly no one is doing this under 18 then what's wrong with the ban?
Exactly.
I agree with Daniel 100% although I find it strange even to myself She is the only Primier with any balls.
Maxime Bernier
That's a good one! 😊May I use it? -Renee K. Taylor (Feb. 4/24.)
Yeah well it's 2024, she has metaphoric balls.
We are lucky to have her!
You do have to defend your policies, because the majority of Canadians agree with you. At what point does mental illness trump what is right?
Stay strong Premier .,,, Thankyou
If your kids want to tell you, they’ll tell you. If they don’t, maybe it’s time for some self reflection, not government intervention.
Secrets between teachers and children is never okay. If they are afraid of thier parents, children's services can intervene and support the child/family. Keeping secrets between teachers and children is not the answer.
@@lizkrysa239so...a law forcing their kids to have a conversation about their sexuality and gender and identity will work? Wow. So weird. I guess all private conversations should be legislated by Danielle smith.
@improvetheword9691 I'm not sure I follow your line of thinking here. The idea you think it's okay for an adult to have a secret with a child really disturbs me...
@improvetheword9691 I guess the point I was making is thar parents should be aware of what thier child is saying/doing at school. And if that puts the child at risk, we have organizations for that called children's services.
@lizkrysa239 you don't need a law to help you talk to your children. And I know my parents were involved and talked to my teachers to keep up with me so they didn't need a law for that either so what is the point?? These neglectful parents need a law to help them to know what they are supposed to do anyway? Also most supportive, active parents of lgbt+ children are never surprised by their kids telling them this bc they were paying attention. So essentially this is a law, to force parents who resist actually talking to their kids, to make them want to talk to their kids? The logic is circular at best
Thus is the right way give parents back control.Children can not vote,drink alcohol but these jokes have allowed them to hurt,surgery which is wrong till they are adults to be done
Are you saying that children getting surgery is wrong, or just the life-saving surgeries you don't agree with? Either way it was never happening and she's just making you think it is. If you're opposed to the surgeries either way, consider the ban on puberty blockers. Completely reversible and prevents some surgeries once in adulthood that are intended to reverse the damage of unwanted puberty.
Go Danielle Smith!!
Could Global News be more bias?
I don't call legal minors (aka: children) by their "preferred" pronouns for the same reason I don't talk to a schizophrenia patients imaginary friends.
Daniel don’t explain or apologize, let them figure it out.
Shame on them.
Danielle Smith is contradicting herself here, once again. She backtracks, after she does it, and it's too late. It's one of the reasons why she didn't last long as the Wildrose party leader. It took Danielle Smith 6 tries before she got less than 54% of the vote in the UCP leadership race. UCP supporters didn't want Danielle Smith as their leader. Brian Jean wasn't happy with Danielle Smith either.
Danielle Smith is the only one trying to protect children, 15 is TOO YOUNG!!!!! 18 makes more sense. Pronouns???? WHY!
Please educate yourself.
it always the smallest group making the loudest noise. Don't waver. the future of the children depend on you right now.